more stats
2,031 ft
Distance
73 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
821 ft
Altitude min
894 ft
Altitude max
859 ft
Altitude start
892 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
17.5%
Grade min
1,043 ft
Distance climb
988 ft
Distance down
00:03:34
Avg time

Slag Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Frick Park
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93476 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151042 in Trail Running
    • #147448 in Hiking
    • #32280 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #47947 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,287 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #2,436 in Trail Running
    • #2,815 in Hiking
    • #264 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #589 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Pittsburgh

An old access road to the slag dumps. Most of this trail has now been covered in dirt, but some is still exposed slag.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Slag Trail Trail Reports

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Apr 9, 2025 @ 10:01am
Apr 9, 2025
 reporter Trail closed due to remediation and construction in the area.
May 24, 2024 @ 2:10pm
May 24, 2024
Aug 29, 2022 @ 5:34am
Aug 29, 2022
 Loose!
Aug 21, 2022 @ 3:02pm
Aug 21, 2022
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Jan 31, 2022 @ 8:43am
Jan 31, 2022
 Mostly packed snow with a few icy and bare spots
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on Apr 9, 2025
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Dom77X Dom77X
      Could someone tell me if this is the trail with the section of dirt jumps? Thanks

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slag Trail located?
      Slag Trail is located in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Frick Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.4221, -79.90858.
      ▼ How hard is Slag Trail?
      Slag Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slag Trail?
      Slag Trail has 73 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 821 ft to 894 ft.
      ▼ Is Slag Trail a point to point trail?
      Slag Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Slag Trail?
      Slag Trail is 2,031 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slag Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slag Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slag Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slag Trail are:
      • August (13 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      • May (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Slag Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slag Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slag Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Slag Trail. The trail is 2,031 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slag Trail?
      Slag Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 970 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,329 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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